“Magticom” Ltd in order to ensure broadband services, including the implementation of fourth generation (4G) services, has obtained a license for the use of radio frequency spectrum
GNCC, in the contest held on May 31, 2016, for the issuance of a license for the use of radio frequency spectrum in order to ensure broadband services, including the implementation of fourth generation (4G) services, has announced “Magticom” Ltd as a winning bidder.
At the auction session, “Magticom” Ltd has confirmed its readiness to make a payment of 25 391 303.00 GEL for the use of 10 (2x5) MHz frequency resource.
“Magticom” Ltd has made a payment - 30% - 7, 617 390.90 GEL for the usage of the resource in the Central State Budget of Georgia on June 1, 2016.
The Commission has made a decision for the issuance of a license for the use of radio frequency spectrum on “Magticom” Ltd’s name on June 2, 2016. In accordance with the decision noted, the company will make 70% remaining payment totaling 17, 773 912.10 GEL in the Central Budget of Georgia before June 2, 2017.
“Magticom” Ltd will be able to use license within a term of 15 years. The company, alongside with licensing terms and conditions, has an obligation of the coverage of 90% of the settlement of Georgia pursuant to the following time table:
Ensure service availability for the minimum number of settlements: |
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30% |
Within 1 year after obtaining the license |
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2. |
50% |
Within 2 years after obtaining the license |
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3. |
70% |
Within 3 years after obtaining the license |
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4. |
90% |
Within 5 years after obtaining the license |
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